GREEN LUNG BOOST: Turning the corner — steady revival of Nelson Mandela Bay’s oldest park
With the right collaborations some say St George’s Park could become ‘the Central Park of Gqeberha’. Progress is slow, but strides are being made to rejuvenate Nelson Mandela Bay’s oldest public park.
St George's Park, Nelson Mandela Bay's oldest public park, is undergoing a steady revival following collaborations between volunteers, local businesses, and private entities. The park, once notorious for vagrants and criminals, has seen improvement thanks to security upgrades and initiatives led by groups like the Friends of St George's Park.
With an R100-million pledge pledged by the Democratic Alliance should they win upcoming local government elections, the park could soon become known as "Gqeberha's Central Park". The park, established in 1861, boasts historic facilities such as the Pearson Conservatory and St George's Park cricket grounds. Despite its current state, with crumbling infrastructure and neglected facilities, the park remains a crucial space for the diverse population of Nelson Mandela Bay.
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